Project Assistant

Job Description

Job description
Project Assistant (Job Vacancy)

Position Project Assistant

Salary Band 2

Organizational unit: GIZ CFSP

Place of Assignment Kismayo, Somalia

Deadline 30 December, 2024

Brief Introduction

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH has been working in Somalia since 1964. As a service provider with worldwide operations in the fields of international cooperation for sustainable development and international education work, GIZ works with its partners to develop effective solutions that offer people better prospects and sustainably improve their living conditions. The goal of GIZ is to support the capacity development of people, organizations and institutional structures in the partner countries so as to enable them better their living conditions through their own efforts.

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), is implementing various projects in Somalia, across multiple sectors and regions. One of the projects is the project “Promotion of climate resilient for food security in Jubbaland”.

The proposed new transitional development assistance project aims to improve food and nutrition security and strengthen the resilience of selected communities in Jubaland by integrating disaster risk management and climate adaptation measures.

The project has three OUTPUTS. A, agriculture & nutrition, B Business/income generating activities and C water, the 3 OUTPUTS have indicators leading to project OUTCOME achievements.

An essential prerequisite for strengthening the resilience of the target group is access to nutritious food (output A). The impact hypothesis for Output A is that nutrition-sensitive and climate-adapted varieties can be identified for peri-urban Kismayo, and the target group trained in their cultivation as a contribution to improved climate adaptation strategies regarding food security (project objective) (Gollin et al. 2021). The assumption is that the vulnerable households will see the medium and long-term benefits of climate change adaptation measures and in RRM in agricultural production.

Output B aims to improve income generation opportunities for households in the target communities. The impact hypothesis is that diversification of income opportunities will contribute to improved climate adaptation strategies for food security (project objective; CPE report UFSP).

CFSP is seeking a dedicated Project assistant who contributes to the planning and implementation of both OUTPUTA & OUTPUT B. The assistant will be working with and reporting to the technical Team in Kismayo.

Responsibilities

➢ The assistant will support the Technical Office team in coordinating and managing technical documentation, assisting with project planning, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations within the department.

➢ He/she will be contributing to the achievement of climate resilience and disaster resilience food security project (CFSP).

➢ He /She will be responsible for supporting the technical managers in physical and virtual filing and data management

➢ He/she will cooperate constructively with all internal and external stakeholders and help work on the issues and tasks that arise in the project.

➢ The assistant will ensure that information flows correctly, refer matters to other units as required and ensure that all processes run smoothly

Other duties/additional tasks

➢ Assist in preparing and organizing project documentation specifications and reports.

➢ Maintain and update technical files and records in a systematic manner in the standard set online folders.

➢ Support in coordinating project schedules, resources, and meeting agendas

➢ Participate in field visits once/twice per week.

➢ Collect relevant field data file and keep the record and share field reports and minutes to the technical team in GIZ coordination office in Kismayo.

➢ Communicate with internal take holders regarding technical matters.

➢ Assist in furnishing the office and improving visibility.

➢ Prepare routine reports and progress updates for the technical office.

➢ Provide support to the team, including managing calendars, scheduling meetings, and preparing presentations

Skills and qualifications
(Qualifications and specialist area)

➢ Degree in social science, or a related technical field (or equivalent work experience).

➢ A diploma with 2 years of relevant experience. And experience in livelihood and food security is an added advantage.

➢ Basic knowledge of project management and technical documentation processes.

➢ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

➢ Good communication skills, both written and verbal.

➢ Ability to work in a team and manage multiple tasks efficiently.

➢ Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

➢ Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed and work full time (40 hours per week)

➢ Willingness to visit field areas (Gobweyn and Luglow)

How to apply
Applications should be done through https://www.fuzu.com/jobs/project-assistant-kismayo-giz

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications by women, people with disability and other minority groups